Comment by: Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Robert Sherer on May 30, 2020 I have a washdown pump at the bow for just such an occasion and it did the job. It is completely protected 360 by three story condos from wind. Comment by: I contacted the foreman 10/18/2017 and he replied that the construction has been delayed for two weeks until 10/30/2017. There is protection from waves from the north and west and it does settle down at night when the ICW traffic lessens. A Call to Arms We are over 4600 strong in people very interested in the ICW. It’s only a two block walk to the beach. This spot offers easy shore access for your pet on a sandy beach. on Jun 30, 2018 Any higher winds and the night can be bouncy. G9 - Stay off by 150 ft, do not hug., 8 MLW After eight years of doing the same, Bob joined the Waterway Guide, another popular ICW guide book/website. The attraction of this marina is the location close to downtown Hampton with many fine restaurants. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Robert Sherer Be sure to make reservations in advance. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, There’s a permanent marker in place. Comment by: Delete, dredging is complete. Comment by: There’s room for a hundred boats without getting crowded in 10 ft water. Comment by: You must pay for the mooring ball through DOCKWA by reservation over the internet which is actually very convenient. I just called the Figure 8 bridge, it is open and operating on their normal schedule. The outstanding feature is their first class pool. ATONs are not missing, they just don’t mark the channel. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Please delete, old. This review is for the mooring field. Reviewed by: Continue to follow channel per chartplotter to R18, then favor the green side but you may still see 5 MLW just south for 50 ft, then it deepens. on Jul 31, 2018 Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. You can take your pet to either the beach by the anchorage or into shore by the second fairway after the fuel dock. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Presently, it’s very noisy from pounding in a steel foundation for a new museum. We prefer a slip but beware of the swift currents and plan your approach carefully. , Fleetwing, Before transiting, call ahead on VHF 16 to see if there is commercial traffic coming. The marina next door (Milford Boat Works) has a super marine store the equal of any and they will come to your boat if you need repairs, they are excellent. Bob423’s Track. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Robert Sherer The anchorage is best for winds out of the north, it's rocky with a south wind. We provide 0 coupon codes, 11 promotion sales and also numerous in … You’re subject to the wakes of passing boats, especially on weekends. Be sure to pick up when done. Engineer responsible for repairing bridge says the bridge will be closed to navigation until further notice. Robert Sherer There is also an excellent nature center nearby as well as lots of attractions you can apply for in the kiosk by the laundry room. Then aim for R60 and gradually turn to starboard, passing R60 by 100 ft off and return to the channel. It's a very convenient fuel stop, but their transient dock space is very limited. Why not learn from my mishaps and avoid all potential misadventures on your own cruise? Now that its been dredged, you can anchor anywhere. Reviewed by: The great advantage of this marina for me is the excellent security with locked gates and a security guard is always in view. We shouldn't confuse the user with multiple guidance for the same stretch of water. The bridge resumed to open-on-demand operation 10/9/2018. There have been upgraded considerably since last time. on Oct 12, 2018 Specifically: on Oct 20, 2019 Robert Sherer on Jan 30, 2020 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. Bob’s track seen below in dark blue. Routes start … He also maintains the very popular “ICW Cruising Guide by Bob423″ Facebook group. It's a convenient staging area for Hell Gate when going north. The island will provide some protection from large ship wakes but not from local fishermen or crabbers going out early in the morning. Robert Sherer Comment by: I've stayed here three times so far. Comment by: Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, TRLB - Temporarily Replaced by Lighted Buoy We found shore access north of the anchorage icon for Hoolie, our dog. It's a good place to be when a hurricane is in the area. The entrance has shoaled in the past two years to 4.7 MLLW but there’s 5.5 MLLW by the first face dock. Delete, dredging is complete. Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full-color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. Anchor in 10 ft of water. I have a 42 ft boat and I’ve stopped here many times for the fixed rate charge of $33. Comment by: on Oct 12, 2019 The downside is that it's exposed to a south wind big time, you will rock. I would recommend this marina without reservation for any type of marine repairs. on Jan 27, 2018 Reviewed by: Just go straight in and anchor in 7 to 8 ft of water. Good protection from all directions except the south which can be had by moving farther up the creek. Excellent marina but be prepared to be tightly packed in bow to stern. Waterway Guide Alerts (hazards) List; GPX Routes; 2020 ICW Cruising Guide Links; How to Record and Share Tracks ; Bob423 Long Tracks; Track Splitter; Downloading Instructions Aqua Map has written a new interface where I will post my day's track and the site has a download button for loading into your app or PC. There’s even a large hardware store by Harris Teeter. I’ve never found them open during migration time. It's very well protected and they will provide a free ride to the nearest supermarket. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, I've been through here many times, I follow the charts and have no problems. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. The dock is located next to a park where you can walk your dog or just have a relaxing walk. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, I passed the marker yesterday - it's there. The tide is two hours before low as I make my way south. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, On the downside, it can be rocky in a southeast wind and also from passing boats. We use the stop because it's convenient, cheap, protected, and a good place to stock up on seafood for your freezer. We are scattered along the ICW and we all have a great interest in all things affecting our love of traveling along the greatest Waterway of the east coast. Plus, he's off on his advice for the southern exit, you need to be closer to the red side. Nearby attractions: Check, all of Beaufort, NC is within three blocks , Fleetwing, The dock hand does a good job with your lines. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, The Bob423 track does not follow the visual center of the channel, it moves from side to side for the deepest water. The first attraction is the price, only $1.00/ft! It’s an excellent area for pets, lots of room to walk in the adjacent park. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0', Description: In general, stay off all marks 50 to 100 ft. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Bob (better known in cruising circles as “Bob 423”) will be focusing on his... Read More. on Nov 11, 2018 on Jun 26, 2018 Bob423 … , Fleetwing, The approach can be shallow if you get too close to the sea wall, be sure to stay off by 30 ft for 6.0 MLW. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, The dredging is now completed as reported by Bud and Elaine Lloyd. on Jul 8, 2018 G5 - Stay off by 100 ft, will be visual center, 6 MLW Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. He's saying, "Follow your charts, if you deviate you will find shallows". There are no baths or restrooms unless you count the two outhouses gaily decorated out front. One of the best marinas for cruisers. Robert Sherer The main attraction is the National Monument that is free to visit. Comment by: The clubhouse looks as good as new and everything is functional. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Be sure to tell them your draft since some of the slips are shallow. They have a courtesy car, good laundry facilities, and easy docking with good dockhands. There is a dinghy dock for pet relief and exploring the town. The docks are new and the town has interesting restaurants. Reviewed by: There is a sandy beach to land your dinghy on the north side and a running trail. MAJOR UPDATE: All GPX routes updated to match 2020 Spring Bob423 tracks. You can continue onward in your dinghy and spend time at the beach on the Atlantic side. Combined with major inland rivers and canals, it is possible to take a circular route from Florida to the Great Lakes and back to Florida, circumnavigating the eastern half of the United States entirely by water: this is known as the Great Loop. 20% off (3 days ago) Waterway.com Coupons, Great Savings When you are searching for Waterway.com coupons, you are guaranteed to receive the most current and useful promotion deals and discounts. on Mar 2, 2019 AICW, Calabash to Socastee Bridge (Statute Mile 343 to 371) AICW, Waccamaw River to Waccamaw Point (Statute Mile 371 to 403) Georgetown, Winyah Bay, Pee … on Jan 15, 2020 Reviewed by: Their laundry facilities include four washers and four dryers, all spin types and new. Ted, you can delete this warning. This is a small marina, there’s only room for 2 or 3 boats. A big plus is the security gates on the entrance to each dock with a badge lock, no sharing of combinations like other marinas. See Alert north of G117A for details. I can see why the place is always so full. It's very narrow since they only dredged a channel 75 feet wide. I don't mind but others may. For … Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. , Fleetwing, I submitted a previous comment to replace this one. I wished … Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Nav Alert comment on NC: Intracoastal Waterway, Mile 191.3, Adams Creek, dredging. This area has been dredged and the 6/19/2019 USACE survey shows a minimum depth of 8 MLLW in the channel. Robert Sherer St James is a hurricane hole of the first order, nothing better. The ice cream shop right behind the marina office is one of the best anywhere on the east coast! We get ice at the marina on the south side of the anchorage which is also a restaurant. Follow the shape of the channel per your chartplotter, especially between R16 and R18. on Aug 2, 2018 Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. on Apr 23, 2019 The dockhands are always available to help and there’s a dock for free pumpout. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. The marina is currently closed due to hurricane damage but is due to reopen in the fall of 2018, we hope. We anchor by the dinghy dock farther in than this icon. This is a good marina to stage for getting pass Lady's Island Bridge. Is it still closed after the winds abated? Yes Bob they are. There is one long face dock with enough room for 4 to 6 boats depending upon how close together they moor. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Bob423 ICW Tracks and Routes Tracks start with a "T" and have a time stamp. on Jan 30, 2018 We counted nine town moorings when we were there in May of 2018. Heading north: turn to port 150 ft before coming to G61A, passing it 100 ft off. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Reviewed by: Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. A (used) replacement was fitted as part of the purchase. , Fleetwing, Comment by: Good docks: Check, new ipe lumber Reviewed by: On the other hand, we had no problems. They have nature walks on wooden trails and a free tour of the fort. Comment by: There is nothing else nearby. on Apr 13, 2020 You can dinghy over to the park on the north side and beach your dinghy in the sand. Ted, please delete this Alert. It’s surrounded by three story houses built on 15 ft high mound (from digging out the harbor), very protected. The nearby restaurant, The Old Key Lime House, has a dinghy dock if you eat there (no pets allowed at the restaurant). Excellent marina but be prepared to be tightly packed in bow to stern and during busy times, you may be asked to let a boat tie up alongside. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Reviewed by: Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. They had to remove a part. We don’t mind but others may. Recognized for his contributions to multiple navigation apps and Waterway Guide, “Bob423” maintains a watchful eye on the conditions of the ICW and publishes his observations across multiple platforms. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Be sure to visit Independent Seafood for fresh fish to take home. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. The only drawback is the current. It's on a short canal into the marina so there no wave action. Don’t expect any help docking unless it’s from another boater. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, ICW Cruising Guide by Bob423 has 8,943 members. Please close the modal window and try again. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. There are many fine restaurants to choose from. If you would like to notify boaters about a hazard you've encountered, submit your own Nav Alert to Waterway Guide so it can be posted on the Explorer. On top of everything else, it's surrounded by trees that give the best protection from storms as anywhere on the east coast, zero fetch and very little wind action. 20% off (2 months ago) 20% Off Waterway.com Coupons & Promo Codes - Sep. 2020. The cellphone signal is excellent. Ted, delete this entire comment, original and my comment. on Mar 25, 2018 Bob publishes an annual book on cruising the ICW and is Waterway Guide’s ICW editor. Comment by: on Oct 28, 2018 on Jan 20, 2018 on Feb 2, 2019 If you can't get a dock in town, this is an alternative. Comment by: A good place to stage before the shallows of Isle of Palms. Friendly staff, easy docking, excellent washers and dryers - and - Crispy Creme donuts in the morning! We anchored just to the west of the wreck marked on the chart (we passed right over the mark, no change in reading). on Apr 1, 2018 Comment by: The USACE survey of 1/16/2020 shows 12 MLLW by R22A. They are generally opening only one span at each lift, and maintenance is still working on the bridge so the tender needs to coordinate each lift with them. Ted, please delete this alert. These things move around a lot. on Oct 12, 2018 It has good all-around protection and you can find shore access for your dog by entering one of the mosquito canals and barging up against the band to let the dog out on dry ground. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. I would rate the mooring field the best I've ever seen. There are beautiful sunsets here and no lights at night. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. You just cannot beat fresh seafood! Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Waterway Guide Alerts (hazards) List; GPX Routes; 2020 ICW Cruising Guide Links; How to Record and Share Tracks; Bob423 Long Tracks; Track Splitter; GPX Routes New Route for Browns Inlet to avoid 9/15/2020 shoal. They have a shrimp boat that goes out and shrimp can usually be bought fresh off the boat. Bob423 ICW Tracks and Routes Tracks start with a "T" and have a time stamp. on Oct 12, 2018 Follow the shape of the channel per your chartplotter, especially between R16 and R18. It's a great town to enjoy, especially Peppers for a good Mexican dinner. [Bob423, Sherer, Robert A] on Amazon.com. on Jul 9, 2018 I use this anchorage every time I travel the ICW. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, The bathrooms are sometimes open and sometimes not, depending on the season. Reviewed by: Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Robert Sherer Bob423 will update boaters about the latest on the ICW from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 20% off (2 months ago) 20% Off Waterway.com Coupons & Promo Codes - Sep. 2020. The location here is everything. The Commander has ordered the bridge to stay in the open position until a full damage assessment is completed. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, The dockhands tied us off well. The holding is good, it's just bouncy. The attraction of this anchorage is the location about half-way between Cape May and Chesapeake City. on Apr 28, 2018 There is nothing else nearby. A full sized supermarket is only a 15 minute walk down the sidewalk. Robert van Tassel just confirmed with operator. Robert Sherer Routes start … Reviewed by: However, if you wander out of the channel on the red side, you will encounter 4 MLW going to 0 MLW very rapidly. The anchor comes up clean in the morning but holds well during the night. I’m on my fourth year of navigating from RI to the FL Keys. There room for a half dozen boats in 8 to 10 ft of water. on Dec 7, 2018 I'm known as Bob423 along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and this September will be my 11th trip up and down the ICW and the 5th edition of my guide. Comment by: Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0', Comment by: 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. I replaced it with a new one. 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. The fingers are only 1/2 length and you will need help getting in since you’re coming in at right angles to the river current. They also have a free dinghy dock on the north side of the town pier (the Waterway Guide icon is on the south side). on Apr 23, 2020 Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. They have two new commercial grade washers and two dryers and, best of all, they are free! There is a free town dock down the cut directly south with a butcher shop and a 7/11 type store for essentials. on Feb 3, 2018 Be sure to go next door and buy some fresh seafood for dinner or your freezer. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Dredging took place Nov 2017 to early Jan 2018. Good WiFi: Check, OnSpot WiFi The mooring field is closed for repairs. It's a family run business since 1950 and they've always been helpful in docking. We anchored here once since a public dock was shown on shore. on Oct 17, 2017 The dinghy dock is under the bridge. they have washers and dryers and the facilities are first rate. There is 360 protection in the anchorage. 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